The Biggest Scandals To Ever Hit The Food Network Monica Schipper, Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Christine-Marie Liwag Dixon AND DB Kelly/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 12:55 pm EST Though you might expect tons of scandals from channels like MTV and Bravo, the Food Network has a reputation as the more well-behaved TV sibling. Believe it or not though, that reputation has not been earned — and it’s probably not even deserved....
The One Kitchen Tool Maneet Chauhan Can’t Live Without Theo Wargo/Getty Images By Khyati Dand/Oct. 14, 2021 2:30 pm EST Before appearing as a contestant on “Iron Chef” and as a judge on Food Network’s “Chopped,” Maneet Chauhan had a long history of working in the food industry (via Food Network). Chauhan previously worked at prestigious restaurants and hotels in both India and the U.S., winning several awards for her work along the way....
The Real Reason It Took So Long For Starbucks To Come To Italy Ricko Pan on Unsplash By Melissa Campana/Nov. 9, 2021 5:40 pm EST For a cafe with more Italian words on the menu than your local pasta joint, Starbucks sure took its time getting over to Italy. The coffeehouse is famously American, with its humble beginnings as a stall in Seattle’s Pike Place market, and its name derived from a character in Herman Melville’s great American novel, “Moby Dick,” per Britannica....
The Real Reason Paul Hollywood Didn’t Leave The Great British Baking Show Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images By Khyati Dand/Sept. 20, 2021 4:09 pm EST Although a quintessentially British show, “The Great British Baking Show” has a loyal fanbase across the globe. Each summer, a dozen bakers walked into the iconic white tent, baking their way through the challenges presented by Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry. That is until Berry left the show, of course....
The Reason Vanessa Hudgens Practices Intermittent Fasting DFree/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/Nov. 10, 2021 3:30 pm EST Whether you know her as the brilliant academic Gabriella Montez from “High School Musical” or as the wild college student Candy from “Spring Breakers,” Vanessa Hudgens has become a beloved household name over the last decade. According to Vogue, the California-native landed her film debut in the coming of age, independent movie “Thirteen” before going on to achieve mainstream success from her role in the “High School Musical” franchise....
The Truth About Chelsea Sargent-Lira From Guy’s Chance Of A Lifetime Instagram By Amy Hamblen/Jan. 4, 2022 9:58 am EST What could be better than hopping into a Chicken Guy and chowing down on a juicy chicken tender dipped into any one of their 22 signature sauces? How about actually owning one of the franchises? That goal is within reach for the seven contestants who were chosen to compete on “Guy’s Chance of a Lifetime,” meaning one lucky competitor is going to walk away with the opportunity to dip their tendies into some Cumin Lime Mojo, Bourbon Brown Sugar BBQ, or Wasabi Honey anytime they like....
The Untold Truth Of American Cheese Spalnic/Shutterstock By Emily Monaco/Updated: Jan. 31, 2022 2:14 pm EST It’s an essential part of a classic grilled cheese and the element of queso that makes it so melty and delicious (it is, after all, a “super melter,” according to Serious Eats). Whether it’s bright orange, pristinely white, sold in a huge block, or individually wrapped in plastic, American cheese is a time-honored element of many American recipes –- and diets....
This Big Change Is Coming To Topo Chico’s Hard Seltzer Topo Chico By Lauren Rothman/Nov. 15, 2021 3:35 pm EST Have you ever cracked open a can of hard seltzer? The craze surrounding these bubbly, low-sugar, low-calorie alcoholic drinks has shown some signs of slowing down, but still remains a highly popular beverage category (via Business Insider). And if you’ve ever checked out the selection at your local convenience store or liquor shop, you’ve probably noticed the sheer variety of brands on the market, from perennial consumer favorite White Claw to Bud Light’s fruit-flavored offerings....
This Is The First Oyster-Distilled Vodka In The US MaksLogvinov/Shutterstock By Jen Peng/Jan. 24, 2022 9:06 pm EST These days, you can find vodka in all sorts of unusual flavors, from bacon and wasabi to tobacco and even electricity (via Thrillist). Well, one boutique distillery has gone even further by creating the first vodka in the U.S. (and possibly the world) to be distilled with oysters. Yes, oysters. Based out of Providence, Rhode Island (fittingly enough, the “Ocean State”), the Industrious Spirit Company (ISCO), which produces small-batch vodkas, gins, and bourbons, recently released their Ostreida oyster vodka, made with a neutral spirit made from organic corn and distilled with locally sourced oysters, reports Food & Wine....
This Is When Pumpkin Pie Became A Thanksgiving Tradition Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Emily Weaver/Nov. 1, 2021 3:22 pm EST Not having pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving is like eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich sans the peanut butter. It just doesn’t make sense, and it’s certainly un-American. According to History, pumpkins, or “pumpions” as the first European explorers called them, date back to as early as 5,500 B.C. Fast forward to the first Thanksgiving in 1621 between the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Native Americans, when the autumnal colored gourds made their table debut, presumably....
This Is Why Cotton Candy Is So Fluffy SOK Studio/Shutterstock By Meshawn Lloyd/Nov. 3, 2021 9:22 am EST Do you remember the first time you tried cotton candy at a fair? Via a TikTok video, you can relive the moment vicariously with a video of a little girl having her first-ever cotton candy tasting experience. Trust us, stop what you’re doing right now and bask in this toddler’s initial shock then delightful glee at the utter deliciousness of it....
Trader Joe’s Fans Are Freaking Out Over Its New 1-Pound Chocolate Bar Instagram By Lauren Cahn/Dec. 15, 2021 6:05 pm EST Chocolate has long been associated with the eight days of Hanukkah, thanks to the Jewish custom of giving milk chocolate coins (gelt) as gifts, especially to children. It’s also one of the first things many people think of in connection with Easter, thanks to all the chocolate eggs, chocolate bunnies, and chocolate everything else....
Twitter’s Hilarious Response To The Strawberry Pop-Tarts Lawsuit TonelsonProductions/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Oct. 27, 2021 9:59 am EST Pop-Tarts are one of the most iconic breakfast sweet treats for both kids and adults alike. Ever since they were first released by Kellogg’s in 1964, the tasty toaster pastries have been flying off grocery store shelves (via Parade). Similar to the “how do you eat Oreos” controversy, they’ve even created an equally divisive argument among fans: Do you eat them warm and toasted or cold straight out of the box?...
We Tried Jollibee’s New Chicken Sandwiches So You Don’t Have To Sarah Gardner/Mashed By David Klein/Sept. 15, 2021 4:34 pm EST Much like new episodes of “The Simpsons” and Bob Dylan’s tour, the influx of fast food fried chicken sandwiches seems to have no end in sight. That’s not much of a surprise considering an astonishing 2.5 billion fried chicken sammies were ordered from restaurants in 2020 alone. Now, Jollibee is the latest chain to join the flock with not one, but two new bird meets bun menu options — the Original Chickenwich and a Spicy alternative....
We Tried Katy Perry’s Line Of Non-Alcoholic Aperitifs. Here’s How It Went Crawford Smith/Mashed By Crawford Smith/Jan. 26, 2022 11:49 am EST It seems like every celebrity is getting into the drinks business, from Ryan Reynolds’ Aviation gin to George Clooney’s Casamigos tequila. However, most of the celeb-endorsed beverages out there are booze, and not everybody can drink, or wants to drink all the time. Enter Katy Perry, who, along with master distiller Morgan McLachlan, has released De Soi, a line of three non-alcoholic sparkling beverages that are marketed as aperitifs....
What Is Barramundi And What Does It Taste Like? Jacek Chabraszewski/Shutterstock By Keira Wingate AND Maria Scinto/Updated: Nov. 9, 2021 3:22 pm EST While barramundi isn’t quite a household word just yet, expect that to change in the near future. Why? Because this lesser-known species is about to become the sustainable seafood savior we’ve all been waiting for. Seafood is popular throughout the world. The global demand for seafood has risen over the years, and on average 143....
What Is Sirloin Steak And How Do You Cook It Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/Updated: Dec. 19, 2021 12:16 pm EST Just call us carnivores: We love everything meat, from juicy hamburgers to Nonna’s meatballs to towering Reuben sandwiches. And who isn’t a fan of all kinds of steak, from T-bones to strips to hangers and more? But sometimes, if like us, you get kind of confused as to which cut is which, and especially when it comes to how to cook each kind, you’re not alone....
What Makes The Cast Of Kids Baking Championship Season 10 Unique Evgeniia Freeman/Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Dec. 26, 2021 2:07 pm EST Cooking competition shows are definitely not few and far between; among some of the most famous are “Top Chef,” “MasterChef,” and “Beat Bobby Flay,” to name a few. Amateur and famed chefs alike compete regularly for a chance to show off their prowess in the kitchen. But they’re not always old enough to sample the cooking wine or tall enough to reach all of the shelves: Some of the culinary masterminds featured onscreen are highly talented kids....
What The Internet Thinks Oreo’s New 2022 Flavors Will Be inkanya Anankitrojana/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Dec. 14, 2021 3:55 pm EST Many snack fans love Oreo cookies but few remember the weirder flavors that have graced grocery store shelves over the years. According to Spoon University, Banana Split, Blueberry Pie, Swedish Fish, and Fruit Punch Oreos all failed to catch on but made waves thanks to their outlandish flavors. With any luck, the cookie brand’s new flavors will be a step above these unconventional creations....
Why Nutrition-Boosting Desserts Could Be The Next Big Thing Heitor Pergher/Shutterstock By Kathryn Shelton/Jan. 3, 2022 5:51 pm EST The ball has dropped, we’ve clinked champagne glasses, and put 2021 to bed. Now that 2022 is up and running, many of us are penning our annual lists of hopes and goals that we vow to actually stick to this year. As is usually the case, focusing on health tops the 2022 list of New Year’s resolutions, according to The Times News, with 50% of people vowing to exercise more, and 48% looking to lose weight....
